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State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, speaks during a Gastronomic Cultural Exchange between Jamaica and Colombia, at the Runaway Bay HEART/NSTA Trust Institute in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on Wednesday (October 21).

Jamaica-Colombia Culinary Exposition among the Highlights of National Heritage Week

In celebration of National Heritage Week 2020, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and the Embassy of Colombia in Jamaica jointly staged a virtual cooking exposition, which highlighted the countries’ culinary similarities. The Gastronomic Cultural Exchange, dubbed, ‘A...

JIS Extends Deadline for Heritage Competition to October 31

Member of Parliament for East Kingston and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell (foreground), places flowers at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Norman Washington Manley, during a ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on Monday (October 19). At centre is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange and at left is Minister of State in the Culture Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge. The event formed part of activities commemorating National Heroes’ Day. Mr. Paulwell represented Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

PHOTOS: Floral Tributes to Heroes

Acting Keeper of Collections at the National Museum of Jamaica, Kerry Ann Watson.

National Museum of Jamaica Gets Grant to Purchase Equipment

Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, join the congregation of the William Knibb Memorial Baptist Church in Falmouth, Trelawny, in reciting the National Pledge during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Church Service on Sunday (October 18).

Jamaicans Encouraged to be Eternally Grateful for Visionary Forefathers’ Sacrifice

Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addressing the congregation during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Church Service at the William Knibb Memorial Baptist Church in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Sunday (October 18).

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Former Prime Minister Hugh Shearer’s Birthplace to be Declared a Heritage Site

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the birthplace of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer, in Martha Brae, Trelawny, is to be declared a heritage site. Additionally, she said the family house in the community, in which he grew, is to be restored. The Minister was speaking during the National Heritage...

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Grange: Toots to get Heroes Park burial

The Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that the Reggae legend, Toots Hibbert, will be laid to rest in National Heroes Park. Minister Grange said this had become possible thanks to the generosity of the family of the late Charles Hyatt — the actor, broadcaster, director and author — whose remains were due...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

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William Knibb Baptist Church to Host Heritage Week Service

The National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Church Service will take place on Sunday, October 18 at William Knibb Memorial Baptist Church, 31 King Street, Falmouth, Trelawny, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The service, under the theme ‘Celebrating a Heritage of Resilience and Pride’ will also mark the 250th anniversary of the parish and International Day of Rural Women. Members of the public...

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National Gallery of Jamaica Hosts Virtual Last Sundays

The National Gallery of Jamaica’s upcoming virtual Last Sundays on October 25, 2020 will be featuring a musical performance by vocalist Courtni as well as interviews with The Hon. Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture Entertainment Gender & Sports and Barbara Blake Hannah, Cultural Advisor at the MCGES regarding the ‘Jamaica Jamaica!’ exhibition. The video performance will premiere on the YouTube...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), converses with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, following a tour of Tuff Gong Studios located at 220 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston, on Wednesday (October 14). The tour was to get a first-hand look at the modernised vinyl record pressing system at the famous studio and the upgrading work being undertaken by Canadian company, Vinyl Technologies.

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PHOTOS: Minister Grange and High Commissioner Peters Tour Tuff Gong Studios

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (File Photo)

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Culture Minister Lauds Work of Poet Laureate

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has lauded the exceptional work of Poet Laureate of Jamaica, 2017-2020, Lorna Goodison, for her contribution to culture and education. “Throughout her tenure she has elevated brand Jamaica, globally and right here at home. The focus work of Lorna in the field of education and culture at varying levels through...

State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

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State Minister to be Responsible for Poet Laureate Programme

State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, will have direct oversight for the Poet Laureate Programme. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement at a Poet Laureate of Jamaica appreciation ceremony, held on October 9, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston. The event, attended by...